Jindal Global Law School inaugurated the K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies on the World Day of Social Justice. Check details here
Jindal Global Law School Launches K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law
On World Social Justice Day, Jindal Global Law School at O.P. Jindal Global University announced the establishment of the K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies. The Centre commemorates the 100th birth centenary of K.K. Luthra, a distinguished Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and a stalwart in criminal law. It also honours the legacy of Nirmal Luthra, recognizing her contributions and achievements.
K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre for Comparative Criminal Law and Criminal Justice Studies
The Centre has been established through a fully endowed fund, ensuring the sustainability of its initiatives in perpetuity. This endowment was created as a philanthropic initiative by Siddharth Luthra, a distinguished lawyer and jurist, along with his sisters - Geeta Luthra, Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, and Dr. Meera Luthra, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Surgery to honour their parents' legacy. Serving as a global hub for interdisciplinary research, dialogue, and advocacy in criminal law and justice, the Centre aims to foster excellence in research, education, advocacy, and reform.
Its mission is to emerge as a global leader in comparative criminal law and justice, advancing fair, equitable, and effective legal systems worldwide. Through rigorous research, education, capacity-building, and public engagement, the Centre seeks to drive comparative legal scholarship, policy innovation, and meaningful reforms in criminal law and justice.
Speaking at the Seminar to mark the occasion the Union Law Minister, Shri Arun Ram Meghwal said, “This is an occasion to be a champion for social justice. If injustice continues, there will be no peace in society and we need to fight this. India, through its leaders like Mahatma Phule and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, had champions of social justice. Experts have pointed out how there can be political equality but it is difficult to achieve social and economic equality. This can only be achieved through philanthropy. Philanthropy is key for social and legal equality through the justice system. ”
Sidharth Luthra said, “The Flagship Activities and Initiatives will include: Establishment of the annual K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals for Academic Excellence at Jindal Global Law, Conduct an International Conference on Comparative Criminal Law, Develop actionable recommendations for Policy and Law Reform Advocacy; Enable Comparative Research Studies through the KK Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Chair in Criminal Law & Criminal Justice; assist with Capacity-Building Workshops for Legal Professionals; Establish Postgraduate and Doctoral Research Fellowships and create a K.K. Luthra Legacy Series: Publications and Digital Repository along with Public Engagement and Awareness Programs to enhance public understanding of criminal justice issues.”
Students pursuing LLM from Jindal Global Law School are open to placement opportunities. The placements are going on for the class of 2023. As per the media reports, 103 students got job offers from reputed law firms during JGLS placements 2023. Additionally, 77 students accepted job offers and 26 students received PPOs on Day Zero conducted on August 3 and 4. The top recruiters of Jindal Global Law School in 2023 included AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Veritas Legal, Trilegal, ICICI Bank, etc..
The Founding Vice Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University and Dean of Jindal Global Law School said, “We are delighted that such a distinguished Centre of study is being established at JGU. It will promote high-quality research and knowledge creation in comparative criminal law and justice system; foster academic and practitioner dialogue on contemporary challenges in criminal law; encourage law reform initiatives for fair and effective justice delivery; create a repository of knowledge on global best practices in criminal law and justice; build a cadre of young scholars and legal professionals through training programs and facilitate policy engagement with governments, judicial bodies, and international organizations.”
"The newly created K.K. Luthra & Nirmal Luthra Centre on Comparative Criminal Law & Criminal Justice Studies at O.P. Jindal Global University represents a timely and important step in the evolution of criminal justice scholarship. Located at one of India's leading universities it will become a very useful hub for comparative research which will benefit many jurisdictions," observed Professor (Dr.) Julian Roberts, Emeritus Professor of Criminology, Centre for Criminology, University of Oxford.
The Chancellor of O.P. Jindal Global University, Naveen Jindal also graced the occasion with his presence. R. Venkataramani, Attorney General for India congratulated JGU and said, “The idea of the Constitution itself is rooted in social justice. It encompasses the whole idea of reordering a society on all key parameters. In law schools especially, the idea of social justice must be embedded in the teaching of all law subjects. Students of law are social justice architects especially to ensure the rule of law for all!"
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Students pursuing LLM from Jindal Global Law School are open to placement opportunities. The placements are going on for the class of 2023. As per the media reports, 103 students got job offers from reputed law firms during JGLS placements 2023. Additionally, 77 students accepted job offers and 26 students received PPOs on Day Zero conducted on August 3 and 4. The top recruiters of Jindal Global Law School in 2023 included AZB & Partners, Khaitan & Co, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, Veritas Legal, Trilegal, ICICI Bank, etc..